As young boys, the world is quite literally our playground. It seems so full of questions waiting to be answered and mysterious places to discover and explore. It’s in our nature to run, jump, play and unlock the secrets that call to us. Then, as we become men, we lose a lot of the natural curiosity and desire to traverse the world around us. The world around us often become more like a jail cell than the playground we remember of our youth.
My guest today is a man who has not lost a bit of the curiosity and excitement of his youth. If anything, he has cultivated it. His name is Danny Bolton. Today, you’re going to hear how to recapture that magic. We talk about how hesitation hurts us, a man’s need to play, creating an enemy to fight against, the analogy of the wolf, sheep, and sheep herder, the power of being ready for anything, and how to tap back into our primal nature.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses SIX keys to effectively navigating work/life integration. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on the hottest questions of the week. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(5:40) Do you have a faith based goal for 2023? If so how are you choosing to measure this in order to manage it and show progress in an area that sometimes is based more off of feeling or, when tangibly measured, can seem like action without faith?
(19:05) What are your thoughts on compassion fatigue, and what to do to revitalize my passion for mentoring others?
(32:38) I have been seeing someone for 3 months now and we've said we want to be official but she has some bad bf history that is keeping her from doing so (her words). We've had a conversation about it and she has communicated that she's still concerned that i may have some red flags she hasn't seen yet and wont take the next step. It seems the longer she doesn't find something the more certain she is they exist. Most of what she has said she wants seem like what you develop over a year or more relationship. I have been patient as I have dealt with similar stuff myself but I am struggling to not feel the consistent "no not yet" as a form of rejection. its getting to the point that Im losing interest despite her being a wonderful woman with great communication. What can I/we do to work through this before I completely walk away?
(41:10) How do y’all balance the mindsets of competing with yesterday’s version of yourself and competing with others? Do y’all think that these mindsets are at odds with one another or complimentary?
(50:00) How do you disengage from all social media, when most of your friends and family live out of state, and you buy and sell things on FB marketplace all the time?
(55:15) I’m dating a girl, she told me there is another guy she has been dating longer she is might be getting serious with. I told her I didn't really care about her and what other guys are doing - that I am going to keep asking her out as long as I'm single, interested, and she is available. What's your suggestion for keeping my mind off the competition and focused on us?
(1:03:05) I would like to hear more on raising daughters. My oldest is a girl, nearly 11, and my wife and I struggle with how to handle her exposure to things that she isn’t ready for yet. We homeschool her and she is very bright but we’ve caught her on websites that she shouldn’t be on and she has been calling things sexist etc. she doesn’t fully grasp what some of these things mean but I am starting to have deeper conversations with her and my wife on a regular basis. Any other tips would be great!
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Every single day, we’re faced with choices that will either help or hinder us and move us closer to our goals and desires or further away. What we decide in those moments will determine our ultimate results. And, if we’re not satisfied with our current reality, it’s safe to assume that we made choices that did not serve us well.
Today I’m joined by former NFL Super Bowl Champion and Results Coach, Setema Gali to talk about these choices. We also cover the power of decisiveness, making certain that our priorities don’t merely get the leftovers, the level of commitment required to thrive and win, the positive benefits of guilt and shame, the dangers of false humility, and the trap of self-martyrdom and victimization.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares the challenges he faced through his struggle with alcoholism and lessons he has learned during last five months of sobriety. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(7:00) What is your greatest achievement of 2022 and what did you fail to achieve?
(26:00) Do you believe that perfection is unattainable as a martial artist?
(33:20) What advice would you give for someone trying to rebuild financially after a rough year in 2022?
(38:20) What is one thing that guys should be paying attention to in 2023, but are most likely not?
(40:00) Do you have any advice on when to say no versus when to enjoy the moment with loved ones?
(45:50) What are you going to do to make the Iron Council better in 2023?
(47:30) Were there any moments in 2022 where you were reactive and wish you had been proactive? What lessons did you learn from the experience?
(53:50) As the OOM has grown, has it become what you had envisioned or has that vision evolved?
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Let’s kick off the New Year with a discussion on physical health. It seems like such a popular subject around this time of year with New Year’s Resolutions so hopefully we can get you pointed in the right direction and keep on the path for the entirety of 2023.
Today, I’m joined by my personal fitness coach, Johnny Loreti to talk about the myth of over-training, key metrics to track in developing strength and overall health, the power of resistance training and progressive overload, differences between simply “working out” and “training,” and fitness as the foundation of success.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE of the top lessons learned in 2022. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(7:20) Can you provide tips for transitioning from a peer to a supervisor/foreman in a construction job?
(13:20) Can you share some insights for how to keep men accountable as we move into the new year?
(31:40) How long does the Iron Council “Forge” approval process take?
(32:50) How do we keep a positive mindset in the world that we currently live in?
(40:00) How do you hold on to your faith in God when horrible things happen in your life?
(54:00) What is your favorite move in jiu-jitsu and what are you working on right now?
(1:01:20) What are some ways to teach your kids that Christmas is about more than just the presents?
(1:04:00) How do I start having a dream or goal?
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It’s easy to get caught up in complaining without moving into the next logical step – solutions. Let’s be honest, there is a lot to complain about in today’s cultural and political climate. But unless we’re willing to do something about the injustices we see in society, complaining is nothing more than empty gestures and platitudes. It was Plato who said, “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Today, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL and cultural podcast host, Shawn Ryan. We talk about why politics and entertainment seem to be more about creating controversy than anything else, the hypocrisy in elected officials on both sides of the aisle, the impending danger of an open US border and Chinese globalization, raising kids in positivity, and why instead of simply complaining, we must be willing and able to do something about it.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE keys to recapturing control of your emotions and why that is so important. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(8:30) What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Why is it valuable to have traditions in your life?
(16:00) What are your plans and projections for 2023?
(18:20) What do you teach your son when he comes home with his first busted lip?
(22:00) Do you ever get inspired for a podcast topic from a comment that is made in the Facebook group?
(24:00) How do we rectify philosophy and rational thought with the new age idea of fulfillment?
(32:00) Any tips on how to keep myself from stressing out too much when dealing with medical uncertainties regarding my son?
(39:30) After being hurt by previous social/church groups, who disbanded during COVID, I no longer want to participate in these types of groups. We have moved to a new location and my wife wants me to get involved in or start new groups. How should I deal with this?
(49:00) How do I create resilience in my 3-year-old daughter?
(56:00) Did you battle imposter syndrome on your journey to success?
(1:08:50) What advice should I give my son when he only seems to care about working, drinking and camping? Should I care or just let him take care of his own life?
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Men, as you’re thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions, it’s easy to become trapped in day-dreaming . So many men look forward to what they want to accomplish but rarely do they calculate the plan to achieve their objectives and, most importantly, take the actions necessary.
Today, I am joined by former Army Ranger and founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, Nick Bare. We discuss removing ego from the equation, looking at life as a series of “sprints,” managing expectations with important people in your life, keeping yourself from becoming resentful and callused towards others, and the power of “forward thinking and backward planning.”
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE tactics that you can implement right now to start down the path toward self improvement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement - and the Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(3:00) What are your thoughts on men using emojis?
(5:20) Can you speak about why some men are seeing marriage as a less attractive lifestyle option?
(10:20) How has homeschooling changed for your son, Brecken, as he has entered his teenage years?
(12:50) What are some milestones and “rite of passage” moments men can implement for teenage boys?
(18:00) What practical tactics do you use to fight demons that you may face?
(22:30) Have you competed in a BJJ tournament or do you plan to compete at some point?
(23:15) How do you maintain a religious practice when most people in my life are not believers and ridicule my Catholic faith?
(29:30) How does one communicate about a problematic action that is directly affecting the person and oneself?
(36:50) What are your thoughts on “spiritual bypassing?”
(42:00) What are your thoughts on hiring friends and family?
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I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re a man who is interested in becoming a more capable man. Unfortunately, the men who have come before us have, in a lot of ways, made it possible for us not to have to step up the way we as men ought to – as “savage servants.”
Today, I am joined by Nick Koumalatsos – a former member of Marine Reconnaissance – to talk about what it means to be a “Savage Servant.” We also discuss physical fitness as the foundation of what it means to be a man, why we must fabricate struggle, positive programming, and personal growth through humility.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler takes on topics from the Order of Man Facebook Group, including handling failure and responding when things don’t go your way. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to the top questions from the Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(9:00) How present does a father need to be in order to be impactful?
(18:30) How do I balance stress of being a father, working a very time-consuming job, and pursing my passion of getting into politics?
(22:00) Can you recommend some resources to help me grow in self-confidence?
(25:20) What have you learned about how stress management and time management correlate in business and life?
(32:00) How do I know I am making the right move for my family when I am making a decision that will improve the situation for my immediate family, but will also distance my wife from her extended family, which is very important to her?
(44:30) What was the biggest challenge, outside of alcohol, to get you to 4 months of sobriety?
(52:40) How do we help friends and family in their struggles with alcohol or sobriety?
(1:05:00) Do you find it difficult to give yourself grace?
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Finding our sense of worth as men can be an extremely daunting task. We’re often led to believe that if we say just the right things, do all the things we should be doing, and achieve the success society has deemed appropriate, we’ll find what we’re looking for.
Unfortunately, many of us are left with a sense of emptiness in spite of our worldly success. My guest today is my good friend Granger Smith. Today, we tackle a conversation we really haven’t had on the podcast as we talk about self-worth, the danger in the “love yourself” message, why cultural Christianity doesn’t cut it, feeling like a fraud, and ultimately finding faith and hope in God.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR strategies to help you overcome the tendency to self-sabotage. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Why do we self-sabotage?
How do we self-sabotage?
How do we KILL self-sabotage?
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to the top questions of the week. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(1:30) Bloom where you’ve been planted or go forth and change the world?
(8:00) Do you have any thoughts on finding and retaining good team members for my construction business?
(14:20) What are you guys focusing on in Jiu Jitsu right now?
(23:40) Do you think you still start putting on a father-daughter event?
(23:30) How important is it to have a morning and nightly routine? Would you share what you do for your routines?
(30:00) What criteria do you have for getting involved with a church?
(33:00) What can we do to start making tough people as soon as possible?
(37:00) What are some ideas for a side hustle while I am a full-time seminary student?
(41:52) How can you take time to relax and focus on family in between the grinds of work and life?
(45:40) Do you have any tips for me and my daughter as we prepare to start a podcast together?
(48:20) How do you deal with having one son who has chosen an activity that you are also interested in, while another son has not shown interest in anything yet, without showing favoritism?
(52:20) My family does a monthly call to stay in touch but it is growing stale. How do I start trying to change it so that it can be more valuable than it is now?
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Marriage is one of the most challenging yet rewarding pursuits for a man. Unfortunately, very few of us have ever been taught how to successfully navigate the dynamics between men and women. And, all too often, it leads to headache, heartbreak, and divorce.
Today, I’m joined by marriage expert Keith Yackey to talk about these dynamics and how to successfully build a long and thriving marriage. We talk about the ROI (return of intimacy) in marriage, how a man gains his power back after giving it away, the “mommy matrix,” why seeking her validation will backfire, and the 5 dials of a powerhouse marriage.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE strategies to build and strengthen your friendships with other men. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(3:15) When everything feels like it's falling apart and you feel like giving up, how do you push through it?
(13:30) How can you build confidence in yourself after taking a major blow, such as an unwanted divorce?
(18:00) After shooting the biggest whitetail buck of my life, how do I maintain my sense of pride and stay modest about what I’ve accomplished and not let the jealously of people make me feel guilty?
(22:00) Why don’t more men share mental health struggles and provide support for each other versus leaving each to fight a battle on their own?
(26:10) How do you overcome complacency?
(27:40) Is there a pathway you or Kipp recommend for working toward quitting my job? What some considerations, other than money, that I should be aware of?
(32:30) In your opinion, is journaling worth it?
(37:00) How are you helping your children to be gritty when their lives are actually significantly more comfortable than your life was growing up?
(40:20) How do we balance striving for excellence without being crippled by the ideal or perfect? Any tips for overcoming the obstacle of perfection so we can improve? Or is this a false dichotomy? Is there a way to pursue perfection without falling into inaction?
(50:20) How to combat intense social anxiety?
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Fear is something that all of us have to deal with. Yet, too many men allow their fears to cripple them from what otherwise could be an incredibly meaningful life. Today, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL, Eddie Penney to talk about why fear drives too many of our life decisions.
We discuss hitting rock bottom and crawling out, the compound effect of small and simple tasks that lead to big results, the distinction between “fault” and “responsibility,” the power of therapy, overcoming means of sedation, and living life unafraid.
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